This project utilizes the publicly available “Music & Mental Health” dataset from Kaggle, created by Catherine Rasgaitis. The dataset explores the relationship between music therapy (MT) and mental health, examining how music influences stress, mood, and overall well-being.
The survey was conducted using Google Forms and distributed across multiple online and offline platforms. It was shared on Reddit forums, Discord servers, and various social media channels to reach a diverse audience. Additionally, posters and business cards were placed in libraries, parks, and other public spaces to increase participation. Data was collected from August 2022 to November 2022, resulting in 736 responses. After data cleaning, the final sample size was 605 respondents.
The aim of this dashboard is to visualize music-related behaviors and identify potential correlations between music consumption and self-reported mental health conditions.
Key Questions:
The following steps were taken to prepare the data:
This project can provide valuable information on how music listening habits are associated with self-reported mental health conditions. Findings could inform public health initiatives by identifying specific music-related behaviors linked to better or worse mental health outcomes, potentially guiding music therapy applications and mental health interventions.
A majority of study respondents reported that music positively impacted their mental well-being. Only a few respondents indicated that music had either no effect negative effect on their mental health.
Music has a positive impact across all genres. While gospel and lo-fi music consistently show benefits, classical, pop, rap, rock, and video game music generally have positive effects, with only a few cases where they may worsen mental disorders.
Anxiety and Depression:
Age Variation:
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